White Blazers – Fashion Idea Board

Posted on May 23, 2013 by

Once upon a time, I had an amazing white blazer.  The story behind where, how, why, and by whom it got utterly destroyed is too outlandish and absurd to memorialize in writing.  Suffice to say, when putting together this post, I repeatedly burst into spontaneous laughter.  I miss that white blazer (though I scarcely hold the moral high ground with respect to the evening of its demise).  After seeing how fantastic these ladies look, I’ll be combing the sales racks for a new one.

White blazer with crisp light blue denim shorts and simple silver necklaces

White blazer with crisp light blue denim shorts and simple silver necklaces

White blazer and skirt with basic black tank top and open-toed boots

White blazer and skirt with basic black tank top and open-toed boots

Off-white layered over a Bowie t-shirt with black running shoes

Off-white layered over a Bowie t-shirt with black running shoes

White blazer with black buttons, ruffled black shirt, and tattered jeans

White blazer with black buttons, ruffled black shirt, and tattered jeans

White blazer over a basic black dress with a pink purse

White blazer over a basic black dress with a pink purse

Bright yellow dress with a white blazer and gold sparkle clutch

Bright yellow dress with a white blazer and gold sparkle clutch

Black leather pants, metal-toed neon yellow high heels, and a studded clutch

Black leather pants, metal-toed neon yellow high heels, and a studded clutch

Classic dark denim with an oversized brown belt and neutral heels

Classic dark denim with an oversized brown belt and neutral heels

White blazer with center slit white skirt, tights, and a circular gold necklace pendant

White blazer with center slit white skirt, tights, and a circular gold necklace pendant

Rolled sleeves and hot pink shirt, with short black leather and silver bowed heels on bottom

Rolled sleeves and hot pink shirt, with short black leather and silver bowed heels on bottom

White pant suit with a lacy/see-through pink top and shiny nude heels

White pant suit with a lacy/see-through pink top and shiny nude heels

Cuffed white blazer with red tank and dark denim, plus nude heels and a coordinated zigzag clutch

Cuffed white blazer with red tank and dark denim, plus nude heels and a coordinated zigzag clutch

Leather pants, strappy open toed shoes, and a white blazer layered over a basic t-shirt

Leather pants, strappy open toed shoes, and a white blazer layered over a basic t-shirt

Off-white blazer with an artsy tiger tank, flats, and a leather skirt

Off-white blazer with an artsy tiger tank, flats, and a leather skirt

Snow-melting shot with a lacy pink dress, white blazer and nude accessories

Snow-melting shot with a lacy pink dress, white blazer and nude accessories

White blazer with black pinstripes and a black collar

White blazer with black pinstripes and a black collar

White blazer with tiny white shorts and a sheer peach blouse

White blazer with tiny white shorts and a sheer peach blouse

Black & white striped top, sheer black tights, and a chunky watch

Black & white striped top, sheer black tights, and a chunky watch

Ripped tights, studded belt, blue tank, and white blazer with pushed up sleeves

Ripped tights, studded belt, blue tank, and white blazer with pushed up sleeves

Hawaiian print mini skirt, deep blue tank, and nude heels

Hawaiian print mini skirt, deep blue tank, and nude heels

Nude pumps with metal tipped toes and cuffed jeans

Nude pumps with metal tipped toes and cuffed jeans

White blazer, mustard colored tank, and lightly ripped jeans

White blazer, mustard colored tank, and lightly ripped jeans

Photo credits are on my White Blazers board via Chicisimo.

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Hot Bass Players: A Gallery of Appreciation

Posted on May 22, 2013 by

hotbassist2Bass player fetish!  (I’m only borderline exaggerating at this point.)  I thought this was a relatively rare phenomenon until I discovered the wonder that is the teenage fangirl contingent’s total domination of tumblr.  Turns out, I’m far from the only one who loves the adorable head-bobbing boys who play four-strings.   A mid-year follow up to January’s Month of Men, please enjoy the following bass-playing hotties:

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Zack Merrick – All Time Low

Zack Merrick – All Time Low

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Garrett Nickelsen – The Maine

Garrett Nickelsen – The Maine

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Austin Bello – Forever the Sickest Kids

Austin Bello – Forever the Sickest Kids

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Dougie Poynter – McFly

Dougie Poynter – McFly

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Matt Barnes – You Me At Six

Matt Barnes – You Me At Six

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Justin Hills – Sleeping With Sirens

Justin Hills – Sleeping With Sirens

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Andy Glass – We Came As Romans

Andy Glass – We Came As Romans

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Kevin Baird – Two Door Cinema Club

Kevin Baird – Two Door Cinema Club

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Tim McCord – Evanescence

Tim McCord – Evanescence

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Martin Broda – Abandon All Ships

Martin Broda – Abandon All Ships

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Joe Principe – Rise Against

Joe Principe – Rise Against

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Jared Followill – Kings of Leon

Jared Followill – Kings of Leon

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Cameron Quiseng – AllStar Weekend

Cameron Quiseng – AllStar Weekend

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Matt Wachter - Angels & Airwaves

Matt Wachter – Angels & Airwaves

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Nick Ghanbarian – Bayside

Nick Ghanbarian – Bayside

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Marcus Sand – Paradise Fears

Marcus Sand – Paradise Fears

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Corey Britz – Bush

Corey Britz – Bush

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Ryan Fletcher – Lawson

Ryan Fletcher – Lawson

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Mike Glita – Love Automatic

Mike Glita – Love Automatic

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Dallon Weekes – Panic! At the Disco

Dallon Weekes – Panic! At the Disco

hotbassist3My apologies if I misidentified any of these sexy gentlemen; I expressly avoided including any of the smokeshow bass players in my favorite bands for this post, so I’ve had to rely on the captions/tags of others rather than my own recognition.  And to the extent that any of them are actually jailbait, rather than just baby-faced, please give my regards to Chris Hansen and let him know that they are included strictly for my high school aged readers.

#20 though.  For real.  hotbassist

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Operation (Mostly) Vegan: Weeks 1 & 2 Update

Posted on May 22, 2013 by

Let’s get the obvious out of the way first:

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I’m holding myself accountable via this blog, but so far I’ve been keeping my mouth shut about Operation (Mostly) Vegan in real life.  That’s a self-defense mechanism more than anything else; I really don’t want to field questions about where I’m getting my protein, whether I’m going to become a PETA groupie, whether it’s okay to eat meat in my presence, etc., etc., ad infinitum.  After 15 years of being a vegetarian prior to my decision to start eating meat again last summer, I’ve been there, done that, collected the commemorative pin.  Although, for the record:  (a) as my now-rather-curvy hips suggest, consuming sufficient protein/calories has not been a problem for me for quite some time; (b) with all due respect to the non-extremist animal rights and environmentalist crowd, love for my bovine brethren simply is not what’s motivating me; and (c) eat whatever the heck you want – indeed, if we we’re dating, I’d probably cook a meat-based meal for you at some point if that’s your preference.

So two weeks into it, here are some of my experiences and thoughts so far:

*  I need to start off by acknowledging that trying to give up alcohol at the same time I gave up all meat, dairy, and egg products was a bit too ambitious.  It’s NHL playoff season and prime concert/festival time, and I simply enjoy relaxing at these events more when I have a drink in hand.  I need to mull over a more reasonable goal for myself (a 2 or 3 drink maximum, perhaps?) other than total abstinence.

vegan8*  Losing weight isn’t my only, or even my primary goal, with Operation (Mostly) Vegan, but as long as I don’t start losing my curves, I wouldn’t mind if it proved to be one result.  In that regard, I’m going to need to remember that an unnecessary late-night 1,000+ calories splurge of BBQ almonds or the organic vegan equivalent of Nutella (Justin’s Justin’s chocolate hazelnut butter, I’m sorry/you’re welcome) has virtually the same fitness-hindering effects as an extra 1,000+ calories of hot wings.  Baby steps…

*  The first time I substituted soy chicken for regular chicken, coconut milk ice cream sandwiches for the regular dairy kind, etc., my taste buds were cranky.  But by only the second or third time, I had fully adjusted, and the vegan equivalents now actually taste good to me!  This bodes well for the long-term viability of a vegan diet plan.

*  Vanilla flavored coconut and almond milk have tasted great since the beginning.  I just bring my Starbucks home with me to add the cream or I ask for soy milk there.  The extra effort involved is negligible but constitutes another way to reaffirm to myself each day that I’m trying to be healthier.

Approx. one day's worth of Starbucks consumption

Approx. one day’s worth of Starbucks consumption

*  That said, I’ve had two or three mess-ups.  I had a muffin, which I later realized was made with eggs.  I bought a protein bar, and halfway through realized that the whey protein on the ingredients label signifies dairy – and I finished it anyway.  And I had a chickpea salad that apparently was sweetened with honey… although for the two dozen times I got stung when I was a kid, I’m tempted to say screw bees – honey might ultimately fall in the same category as my leather jacket.

The Honey Nut Cheerios bee is perhaps the only one which fails to incite my terror/rage

The Honey Nut Cheerios bee is perhaps the only one which fails to incite my terror/rage

*  I swear that my skin looks better and I have more energy.  But I’ll concede that this could be coincidental and psychosomatic, respectively, so I’ll wait another few weeks to determine whether the change in diet is truly having such positive effects.

In my continuing endeavor to exercise consistently, I signed up for a half marathon in August!  I’m hoping that this will motivate me to start exercising consistently, rather than continuing this 3-days-on, 7-days-off cycle I’ve been trapped in for months.  I feel so happy and confident whenever I work out and eat healthily, which is why, as I have mentioned before, it is so perplexing that I find it so easy to revert back to lazy/self-destructive habits.

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Bibi McGill

Posted on May 21, 2013 by

Bibi McGill is incredible – worthy of jumping right into the hero category.  The more I learn about her, the more I like her.  I also like making lists, so here are 10 things you should know about this guitar-playing goddess.

1.  Although she’s probably best known as Beyonce’s guitarist and musical director, particularly following her standout performance during the Superbowl halftime show, she got her big break playing for Pink in a Saturday Night Live performance (as well as MTV, Jay Leno, and other nationally broadcast performances) in 2001.

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2.  She has a degree in Music Scoring and Arrangements from the University of Colorado.

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3.  She counts 70s funk (including The Isley Brothers and Earth, Wind and Fire) and heavier rock (especially Led Zeppelin, Iron Maiden, and Black Sabbath) as her earliest musical influences.

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4.  In addition to her career in the music industry, she is also a well-respected and experienced yoga instructor.

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5.  Bibi is currently working on producing a series of yoga DVDs, which she describes as having an “urban feel,” with the mission of promoting yoga-driven holistic fitness in inner-city communities.  She is also involved with the nonprofit organization Street Yoga.

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6.  From her interview with Ebony Magazine, on her advice to readers aspiring to pursue multiple passions simultaneously:

“We are so conditioned to listening to what outside sources are telling us we should do.  You know we listen to the media.  We listen to our families and friends.  We listen to people that really don’t have any right to orchestrate what makes us happy.  I think it’s time to sit down and be quiet and listen to what it is you really want to do.  Listen to your heart.  Listen to your intuition and then follow your passion.”

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7.  She is the CEO and Chief Branding Officer of Bibi Kale Chips, a hand-crafted organic kale-based snack food that is marketed as a healthier but equally tasty alternative to potato chips.

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8.  Bibi auctioned off two of the guitars she used while touring with Beyonce to generate part of the initial funding for the production of her kale chips.

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9.  Some harmless facebook-stalking of her profile (I “follow” her updates now) shows that Bibi has Krishnamacharya: His Life and Teachings listed as her favorite book.  Krishnamacharya, an ayurvedic healer and scholar who lived to be over 100 years old, is considered the father of modern yoga; the book was written by a longtime disciple.

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10.  She is a recreational kayaker.

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What a fantastic role model and inspiration!

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Mid-Week Punk Rock & Stoner Metal

Posted on May 16, 2013 by

How to be a punk/rock band that wins my heart?  Let Titus Andronicus enlighten you:

  1. Have a raspy-voiced (sexy!) lead vocalist/guitarist who cites Simone de Beauvoir, bell hooks, and other feminists as embodying the original punk ethos
  2. Have an adorable, scruffy bass player who at one point manages to rock his glasses right off his head

Who am I kidding?  Those two points – combined with, you know, the band’s actual talent, stage presence, and great songs – bode well for a fantastic night.  But for good measure:

  1. Play your set at The Earl, which is rapidly reaching the ranks of the Tabernacle, Masquerade, and Smith’s as a venue where I’m virtually guaranteed to have an amazing live-music experience
  2. Since The Earl is a 21+ venue, hold a pop-up show the next day at Criminal Records so your underage fans can see you live – before immediately hopping on the bus to drive to Athens for your next gig
  3. Close out the show by bringing fantastic-in-their-own-right supporting acts The So So Glos and Carnivores on stage for covers of, among other things, “I Love Rock and Roll” and Tom Petty’s “American Girl.”  Bonus points if some of the guys evidently spent their post-set interval throwing back a number of drinks. That’s rock ‘n roll, baby.
Patrick in his boxers at Criminal Records... and I told you that bass player was a smokeshow (via this guy's twitter

Patrick in his boxers at Criminal Records… and I told you that bass player was a smokeshow (via this guy’s twitter)

There was a small (controlled chaos) pit and some crowd surfing at The Earl, but not to the unholy-clusterfuck level the Masquerade achieves (devolves into?) sometimes.  There’s a place for each in the punk/rock scene, and my elderly ass has resigned itself to standing in the back at most punk and hardcore shows anyway.  Incidentally, doing so is a good way to (a) be generally left alone during the music, and (b) have multiple people approach you after to ask who in the band you know and/or if they can get an introduction.  (Pro tip:  instead of approaching a random, albeit clearly badass, gal in the back, go buy the band’s merch — it’s a win-win situation — you get a shirt or CD and the chance to say hello, the band gets money for gas and food. )

Criminal Records kicks ass for hosting the pop-up show.  I hadn’t realized that this was something they do on a somewhat regular basis, but I follow them on twitter now so that I can stay apprised of future events.  At one point Patrick (vocals/guitar) stripped off all of his clothes and put a huge traffic cone entirely over his head, although he still managed to stuff the microphone underneath to sing.  That pretty much sums up the afternoon.

After their set, I left my beloved L5P comfort zone for dreaded Midtown ATL, onward to Lionize / The Sword / Clutch at Center Stage!

Lionize (via the band's facebook page)

Lionize (via the band’s facebook page)

I always make it a point to get to shows in time to see the opening acts:  it’s a great way to discover new music and groups “on the verge,” and I want to feel like I’m getting my money’s worth for the price of my ticket.  Lionize was a pleasant surprise, and they were a perfect fit for the tour package.  They’re typically a four-piece lineup (bass, drums, guitar, and keys, with the guys sharing vocal duties) but one of the dudes from Clutch joined them for a couple songs, which was a very cool move.  I happened to be planted right in front of him in the perfect position to gaze in admiration at his technique.  Call him a Master of Distortion.  (See what I did there, my goodness the wit.)

The main reason I was there was for The Sword, which released one of my Top 10 Favorite Albums of 2012.  They were so good!  Oh, I’m still giddy about it!  I want to track them down in another city, like, immediately!  They were that badass.  I realized that I only own 3 of their 4 albums, oddly enough – I guess it’s time to buy Gods of the Earth – so there were maybe 2 or 3 songs I hadn’t heard before.  That’s not a complaint though — their set list was pretty much perfect heavy stoner metal gloriousness.  I’m typing this in my new Sword t-shirt right now (with the neck cut out, obviously).

Clutch at Center Stage (tagged fb photo)

Clutch at Center Stage (tagged fb photo)

I ended up missing about half of Clutch’s set because at this point I am a walking parody of myself and was regaling Lionize’s bassist with stories of how awesome I am while throwing back a Jamo and cran.  But when I did stop running my mouth, I was rewarded with the remainder of a great show.  As far as venues go, I think I’ve underrated Center Stage/Vinyl.  Over the past year or so, I’ve seen a number of fantastic artists in a relatively intimate setting, the acoustics are impressive (not that big stadium impersonal garbage I hate), and all the staff (security, bartenders, etc.) with whom I’ve interacted have been very cool.  I’ll be back at the end of the month for Baroness, and I’m already stoked.

But of course, I have an absurd number of other shows to hit up at other venues between now and then…

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Classic Beauty: Gene Tierney

Posted on May 14, 2013 by

Since posting a gallery of 35 Classic Hollywood Beauties (prior to the blog’s hiatus), I’ve been musing over how Gene Tierney managed to be so adorable and yet so elegant?  She had such a youthful, innocent face, but sultry lips and impeccable style, and she seems to be able to turn on that seductive gaze at will.  Below enjoy a gallery of 15 vintage photos of the stunner; I love the red lipstick, the one-piece swimsuits, the pin-up girl poses, and the glamorous jewelry.

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For me, no one will ever surpass the staggeringly beautiful Sophia Loren, but Gene has that timeless Hollywood beauty magnetism all her own.

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Neon Injection (Fashion Inspiration Board)

Posted on May 13, 2013 by

Apparently the 80s never released me from its rainbow-hued grasp – or maybe I’m just desperate to inject color into the never-ending dreariness that has plagued Atlanta over the past few months – but whatever the reason, I can’t get enough of these neon-injected looks.

Incidentally, Billy Idol is performing at the Tabernacle in Atlanta about one month from now, which means it’s time for me to dig out my neon rainbow jelly bracelets anyway.

Magenta pants revealing strappy neon yellow heels with a white top

Magenta pants revealing strappy neon yellow heels with a white top

Bright yellow blazer and strappy shoes with rainbow neon necklace and neon orange clutch

Bright yellow blazer and strappy shoes with rainbow neon necklace and neon orange clutch

Lacy dress with neon green details and ribbing, plus a matching solid clutch

Lacy dress with neon green details and ribbing, plus a matching solid clutch

Neon peach (?!) cutoff shorts with a leopard print bag and cuff… plus open-toed boots

Neon peach (?!) cutoff shorts with a leopard print bag and cuff… plus open-toed boots

Neon yellow striped white tank top with white shorts and aqua flip flops

Neon yellow striped white tank top with white shorts and aqua flip flops

Sports jersey style tank, multicolored necklaces, and bright pink shorts

Sports jersey style tank, multicolored necklaces, and bright pink shorts

All black with an oversized neon pink bag and magenta lips

All black with an oversized neon pink bag and magenta lips

Muted yellow pullover, cuffed denim, and standout blocky neon yellow shoes

Muted yellow pullover, cuffed denim, and standout blocky neon yellow shoes

Off-the-shoulder white t-shirt, gold cat eye sunglasses, and neon blue peep toe high heels

Off-the-shoulder white t-shirt, gold cat eye sunglasses, and neon blue peep toe high heels

All white outfit with neon aqua and turquoise accessories

All white outfit with neon aqua and turquoise accessories

Sport style hot pink bandana and jacket, black and neon shoes with yellow laces

Sport style hot pink bandana and jacket, black and neon shoes with yellow laces

Standout neon blue earring and coordinated cobalt shorts with a sleek black & white clutch

Standout neon blue earring and coordinated cobalt shorts with a sleek black & white clutch

A basic black tank highlights lavender-gone-neon pants, earrings, and even eyeshadow

A basic black tank highlights lavender-gone-neon pants, earrings, and even eyeshadow

Sheer sunshine yellow blouse with top knotted hair and neon orange lips

Sheer sunshine yellow blouse with top knotted hair and neon orange lips

Floppy hat, breezy white sweater, and hot pink shorts with coordinated purse

Floppy hat, breezy white sweater, and hot pink shorts with coordinated purse

High waisted gold skirt with white blouse and neon green shoes and necklace. Plus, puppy!!!

High waisted gold skirt with white blouse and neon green shoes and necklace. Plus, puppy!!!

Sleek and sophisticated black shirt and pants with hot pink jacket and hot pink & purple necklace

Sleek and sophisticated black shirt and pants with hot pink jacket and hot pink & purple necklace

Neon aqua scarf against a cobalt blue sweater with slim white pants and neutral heels

Neon aqua scarf against a cobalt blue sweater with slim white pants and neutral heels

Shades of brown with neon yellow pants and accessories – who would’ve thought?!

Shades of brown with neon yellow pants and accessories – who would’ve thought?!

Bell-sleeved blouse, cobalt shoes, patterned skirt, and neon yellow clutch

Bell-sleeved blouse, cobalt shoes, patterned skirt, and neon yellow clutch

Hot pink blazer, flamingo orange shirt, shoes, and bag, and flowery white shorts with both colors

Hot pink blazer, flamingo orange shirt, shoes, and bag, and flowery white shorts with both colors

Sheer neon green shirt with tight higher-waisted black shirt and a studded clutch

Sheer neon green shirt with tight higher-waisted black shirt and a studded clutch

If you’re craving additional colorful style inspiration, I’ve put up similar, shade-specific posts (e.g., A Kick of Yellow, Pretty in Hot Pink) as well.  Original photo sources are available on my Neon board via Chicisimo.

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Surfin’, Rockin’, and Going Unplugged: Weekend Music Wrapu

Posted on May 13, 2013 by

What a great weekend for Atlanta music.  After “opting out” of sleep on Thursday, I ended up falling asleep on my couch, book in hand, early Friday evening, but I still managed to cram in a festival’s worth of great live acts on Saturday and Sunday.  Actually, there wasn’t anything that was a letdown, but here are a few highlights:

  • Kill Baby... Kill (via tagged photo on facebook)

    Kill Baby… Kill (via tagged photo on facebook)

    Atlanta SurfFest 2013, which was compellingly advertised as offering “great local food and reverb drenched tunes.”  Despite a brief downpour, the mini-festival delivered on both.  Thumbs up to Atlanta’s food truck companies for their surprisingly numerous vegan options!  Alabama band Kill Baby… Kill brought a ton of energy and, well, killed it, and supporting act Moonbase was fantastic as well.  Alas, no link for the latter, as I haven’t been able to find any more info on them – although I’m certainly not keyed into the instrumental surf rock community in any manner that would assist that search.

  • The Dirty Souls, by Lyndsay Sweeney Photography, as posted to the band’s facebook page.

    The Dirty Souls, by Lyndsay Sweeney Photography, as posted to the band’s facebook page.

    Old Fourth Ward held a multi-location music festival on Saturday featuring dozens of bands playing at various neighborhood businesses and venues.  Unsurprisingly, I opted for the Masquerade’s free show in Purgatory (a.k.a. the VIP lounge from last weekend’s Shaky Knees festival) featuring 5 local bands.  I had seen both The Dirty Souls and Dirty Hotel Sunshine play before and was psyched to check them out again.  Neither disappointed, stepping up their game to meet the awesomeness of the venue.  (Yes, I probably love the Masquerade too much.)  My absolute star band of the weekend, though, was Radio Birds — formerly, JK and the Lost Boys, although I hadn’t caught them under either identity.  Wow!  Solid, crowd-moving, rock ‘n roll.  Also, 2013 has been the year where a show-stealing bass player will win my heart, and the Radio Birds get a check plus in that column for sure.

  • Charlie Mars, via his facebook page. Of course I took the one that was scruffy and with sunglasses

    Charlie Mars, via his facebook page. Of course I borrowed the one that was scruffy and with sunglasses

    Unplugged in the Park is a weekly free acoustic show at Piedmont Park and provides a great way to close out the weekend.  Occasionally some of the audience members can be frustrating – how is it not common sense that it is extremely disrespectful, both to the artist and to those around you who are trying to enjoy the music, to take over a front-and-center table and spend the duration of an acoustic set talking at full volume and screwing around with your friends, particularly when there are less conspicuous seating areas available? – but this Sunday’s audience (at least in my vicinity) was great.  I’ll attribute it to the presence of so many mothers in attendance.  Anyway!  Charlie Mars was just adorable and had a fantastic, smooth voice.  He also capitalized on my favorite part of solo acoustic acts, namely, engaging the audience on a different level by telling stories about the origin or significance of his songs, and occasionally just rambling and cracking jokes in general.  (BJ Barham of American Aquarium occasionally does solo tours and comes to mind immediately as someone who has this particular skill mastered.)  I liked the mellower vibe enough that I’ll make it a point to catch Charlie again when he returns to Atlanta/Decatur at Eddie’s Attic in June.

Free, free, free!  This weekend was definitely easier on my wallet than normal – a fact which was particularly appreciated given that this whole vegan trial run is already proving to be way more expensive than I anticipated.  But that’s another post for another day.

Now go out there and support your local bands!

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